Vehicle is located in O'Fallon, IL - just 15 miles east of downtown St. Louis, MO
618-271-3000
1955 Ford Thunderbird
ENGINE: 292 CID V8
TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed w/ overdrive
MILEAGE: 91,000
BODY STYLE: Convertible
EXTERIOR COLOR: Red
INTERIOR COLOR: Black/White
• A/M Radio
• Convertible Top - Manual
• Hub Caps
• Power Brakes
• Power Seats
• Power Steering
• Power Windows
• Radial Tires
• Tilt/Telescopic Wheel
• Vinyl Interior
• White Walls
For sale in our St. Louis showroom is a classic 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible. The Ford Thunderbird began life in February 1953 in direct response to Chevrolet's new sports car, the Corvette, which was publicly unveiled in prototype form just a month before. Under rapid development, the Thunderbird went from idea to prototype in about a year, being unveiled to the public at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. Like the Corvette, the Thunderbird had a two-seat coupe/convertible layout. Production of the Thunderbird began later on in 1954 on September 9 with the car beginning sales as a 1955 model on October 22, 1954. Though sharing some design characteristics with other Fords of the time, such as single, circular headlamps and tail lamps and modest tailfins, the Thunderbird was sleeker and more athletic in shape, and had features like a faux hood scoop and a 150 mph (240 km/h) speedometer hinting a higher performance nature that other Fords didn't possess. This restored beauty shows 91,906 on the odometer and is believed to be original but is undocumented. The exterior was professionally painted in a vibrant gloss red while the interior is custom stitched in black and white vinyl. The two complement each other very nicely in person. Under the hood you'll find the original 292 CID V8 engine backed by a 3-spd w/ overdrive manual transmission. The valve covers are the original Thunderbird ribbed covers that scream 50s style. It's probably the first thing you'll notice when you open the hood. Under the chrome air cleaner sits the stock style 2BBL carburetor that the purist's will surly love. The convertible soft top is white in color and looks very clean while the hard top is body painted. It is most definitely nice to have both tops! With the hardtop secured into place the road noise diminishes significantly. Other options include: AM radio, manual convertible top, hub caps, power brakes, power steering, power seats, power windows, telescopic wheel, vinyl interior, and wide white wall radial tires. This is a classic Thunderbird with a timeless look which bodes well for an investment piece and a fun driver alike. To view the car in greater detail, including an HD video and 100+ HD pictures, please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com or our St. Louis showroom. For more details please call 618-271-3000.
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